-1185- Isn't that foolish?

"Boom!"

When the entire island trembled and teetered as if about to collapse, the impact caused by the conflict between Primogenitor-level Beast Vassals within the cathedral was terrifying enough to destroy the entire structure, whipping up storms, swirling dust, shattering walls, and crushing the ground, leaving the cathedral as shattered as glass.

If not for Altera being nearby, swinging her sword to protect Natsuki and Avrora from the clash and destroying most of the aftermath with a lightning-fast strike, the island would have surely turned to dust, with no survivors.

Even so, the cathedral's ceiling was still shattered, causing countless debris to rain down.

However, before the debris could reach the ground, it was stopped by the two Beast Vassals leaping into the sky, evaporating the debris with their astonishing magical power.

"Roar!"

The bull-headed deity wielding the blazing battle axe roared as it charged into the night sky, continuously hacking down at its opponent, raising the temperature of the atmosphere with each attack, distorting the clouds.

"—!"

The sword-wielding Valkyrie also finally let out a cry, stirring her wings and flying into the air, constantly meeting the incoming blazing battle axe with her own radiant sword, creating a spectacle of rainbow flames and dazzling sword light that illuminated the entire night sky.

The two Beast Vassals of the same origin continued to battle fiercely, with each collision of their weapons unleashing terrible shockwaves that not only shook the space but also the surrounding ocean.

The results of this battle, which resembled a moving natural disaster, were as follows.

Of course, this was only the visible battle; the invisible battle was also underway.

For example, the Minelauva Iris's slashes were terrifying attacks that could sever causality itself. If it were to land a direct strike, Cor Tauri Succinum would surely be cut in half and dissipate on the spot.

To avoid this outcome, the Cor Tauri Succinum continuously used its abilities to create lava, allowing the magma pillars to hover around it. Whenever the Valkyrie swung her sword, the lava pillars would intercept like shields, avoiding being slain.

At the same time, the Cor Tauri Succinum relentlessly attacked, forcing Minelauva Iris into a defensive position, making it difficult to counterattack, and limiting the effectiveness of its terrifying slashes.

However, the Minelauva Iris was not willing to be outdone, maneuvering through the Cor Tauri Succinum's attacks several times, unleashing several sword lights, only to be blocked by the magma pillars hovering around the Cor Tauri Succinum.

In this way, the two calamity-level Beast Vassals continued to battle relentlessly, even ascending into the sky, still disrupting the clouds, bursting the air pressure, and causing terrifying rumblings and shocks that lingered in the air.

Rozen and No. 6 continued to unleash their strongest magic on each other, continuously feeding their Beast Vassals with an endless surge of magical energy, never-ending.

"This is too chaotic...!"

Avoiding the aftermath with space manipulation magic, Tokoyogi Yuuma couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Originally, Tokoyogi Yuuma's plan relied solely on the abilities of No. 6's Beast Vassal to cut open Natsuki's dream, awaken her, and release the prison barrier, freeing Tokoyogi Aya inside.

But now, seeing No. 6 dissipating, completely focused on Rozen, Tokoyogi Yuuma knew that No. 6 would no longer assist her.

Originally, No. 6 would assist Tokoyogi Yuuma solely for the purpose of battling Rozen with all its might.

Now that No. 6 had achieved its goal, Tokoyogi Yuuma's situation was inconsequential to it.

With that in mind, any hopes of borrowing No. 6's power were dashed.

"In that case..."

Turning her head, Tokoyogi Yuuma looked towards where Natsuki was.

"At this point, I can only deal with the Witch of the Void."

This was the only course of action Tokoyogi Yuuma could take.

Without No. 6's power, Tokoyogi Yuuma had no other way to break the prison barrier without harming Natsuki.

"To be honest, I don't want to do this..."

But there was no other option.

Gritting her teeth, Tokoyogi Yuuma summoned her Guardian, and the azure knight appeared behind her.

However...

"If you don't want to do it, then don't do it, idiot."

A voice suddenly entered Tokoyogi Yuuma's ears, causing her whole body to tremble, her bitter smile deepening as she turned around to face the source.

There...

"It's finally time for us to be alone, Yuuma."

Kojou stood somewhat disheveled, his head bleeding, blood streaming down, but still smiling at Yuuma.

It seemed that to evade the collision of the two calamity-level Beast Vassals just now, Kojou had made quite an effort, but still ended up in this sorry state.

No, as an ordinary high school student, being able to avoid harm in that collision just now was quite remarkable.

"Fortunately, that girl with the strange sword swept towards me and helped me cut off the shockwave, otherwise I would have died already."

Kojou glanced at Natsuki and Avrora, who had been taken away at some point and placed in the corner, then turned his gaze towards Altera whose gaze was fixed on the sleeping Natsuki. His gaze returned to Yuuma.

"Kojou..." Yuuma trembled as she spoke, "Do you really have to get involved? Idiot!"

The last person Yuuma wanted to face was Kojou.

For Yuuma, both Rozen and Natsuki were nothing more than strangers whom she only knew by reputation and had no personal connection to. It didn't matter to her if she opposed them; there was no hesitation.

But Kojou was different.

To Yuuma, Kojou had always been a special existence.

If Natsuki's destiny as a witch is only meaningful because of Rozen, then for Tokoyogi Yuuma, the only one who injects meaning into her destiny as a witch is Kojou.

Because, in that forest, the first person to talk to Yuuma was Kojou, and it was also Kojou who introduced themselves to each other. Nagisa was just there to accompany the two of them. For Tokoyogi Yuuma, Kojou is undoubtedly the most important and special existence.

However...

"It's you who's the idiot!"

Kojou wiped away the blood flowing from his head and glared at Yuuma Tokoyogi.

"I don't know how frustrating the contract of a witch is, and I don't know how serious your situation is. Honestly, my head is still a mess right now, and there's very little I can understand."

Kojou is ultimately just an ordinary person; that's his limit.

But there's one thing Kojou can be sure of.

"You made Nagisa cry, attacked a friend you just met, and even planned to harm innocent people, all to save a criminal imprisoned who had planned to use you. Isn't that foolish?"

Kojou shouted at Yuuma.

"The Tokoyogi Yuuma I know may not be considered kind, but she definitely wouldn't be so ignorant of right and wrong. If my friend ends up like this, then even if I have to risk everything, I will bring you back and make you apologize to everyone!"

In Kojou's eyes, the flames of determination ignited.

"From now on, this is my battle!"

With this shout, an unprecedented aura surged forth from Kojou's body.

"Kojou...you...!?"

Seeing this scene, Tokoyogi Yuuma was shocked.

But Kojou didn't notice, he clenched his fists, unconsciously gathering his spirit in them.

"Prepare yourself, Yuuma!"

Kojou rushed towards Tokoyogi Yuuma.

"Ugh...!"

Tokoyogi Yuuma couldn't help but utter a frustrated sound, summoning her guardian to stand in front of her and meet Kojou's challenge.

Thus, Kojou and Yuuma Tokoyogi entered into a fierce battle.

This battle, no one could have foreseen.